FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER POINTS TABLE
If you are a qualified candidate and are planning to settle in Canada as a permanent resident, then you must opt for the points system. To qualify for Canadian immigration, you must be able to score 67 points. To check your eligibility for Immigration Canada, you can use the table below that provides an overview of the RP Canada Points System and assess your profile for Immigration Canada in the Express Entry Program. To qualify for the same, you must total at least 67 points according to the following points system.
1: AGE
Up to 12 points are awarded under Age Factor on the following basis:
| Age of Applicant | Points (Max 12) |
| 18 to 35 years | 12 Points |
| 36 years | 11 Points |
| 37 years | 10 Points |
| 38 years | 09 Points |
| 39 years | 08 Points |
| 40 years | 07 Points |
| 41 years | 06 Points |
| 42 years | 05 Points |
| 43 years | 04 Points |
| 44 years | 03 Points |
| 45 years | 02 Points |
| 46 years | 01 Point |
| 47 and over | 0 Points |
2: EDUCATION
Up to 25 points are awarded under the Education Factor on the following basis:
| Level of Education | Points (Max 25) |
| Doctoral level | 25 Points |
| Master’s level or professional degree | 23 Points |
| Two or more post-secondary credentials, one of which is a three-year or longer post-secondary credential | 22 Points |
| Three-year or longer post-secondary credential | 21 Points |
| 39 yearsTwo-year post-secondary credential | 19 Points |
| One-year post-secondary credential | 15 Points |
| Secondary school | 05 Points |
3: EXPERIENCE
Up to 15 points are awarded under the Experience Factor based upon the number of years:
| Work Experience | Points (Max 15) |
| 1 year (Minimum threshold) | 09 Points |
| 2-3 years | 11 Points |
| 4-5 years | 13 Points |
| 6 years or more | 15 Points |
4: LANGUAGE SKILLS
Up to 24 points are awarded for competency in first language (English), and 4 points are awarded for a second language (French).
| IELTS Test Results For Each Ability | CLB level & Points | |||||
| Reading | Speaking | Writing | Listening | (Max 24) | ||
| Bands | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 - 7.0 | = | CLB 7 |
| Points | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | = | 16 Points |
| Bands | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | = | CLB 8 |
| Points | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | = | 20 Points |
| Bands | 7.0 – 7.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | = | CLB 9 |
| Points | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | = | 24 Points |
| Bands | 8.0 – 9.0 | 7.5 – 9.0 | 8.5 – 9.0 | 8.5 – 9.0 | = | CLB 10 |
| Points | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | = | 24 Points |
| Second Official Language | Points (Max 4) | |
| Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4 Points |
5: ADAPTABILITY
Points are awarded on the Adaptability Factor on the basis of following factors.
| Adaptability | Points (Max 10) |
| Canadian Work Experience (min 1 Year) | 10 Points |
| Previous study in Canada | 05 Points |
| Previous study in Canada – (Accompanying Spouse) | 05 Points |
| Arranged Employment in Canada | 05 Points |
| Relative in Canada – 18 years or older | 05 Points |
| Language ability CLB 4 or above – accompanying Spouse | 05 Points |
| Arranged employment in Canada | 05 Points |